Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Legend has it that Earnest Hemingway was oncechallenged to write a story in only SIX WORDS.The result was "For sale: baby shoes, never used."(http://smithmag.net/sixwords/)

Here's an interesting and challenging activity. Try to compose YOUR story (the story of YOU) in EXACTLY six words (no more, no less). For some, this may be painful. (It's very hard to tell your whole story in six words.)

Dylan: Facing my Fears, Living my DreamsCarin: Lives planned perfectly will imperfectly unfold.Kayla: Fate lay in dreams yet realized.Dre: Life's easy with your eyes shut.Keigh: Appreciate mistakes for what they are!EJ: Many pages turned, very little read.Colby: A moment of clarity never rendered.Moot: They've swollen, the size of softballs!Herb: What sucks now will always suck.Larry: I came, I saw, I drank.King Iggy: Born to raise hell, then died.Nicole: Life is full of little dissapointments.Mike J: I wonder what else I forgot.Mandy: The future starts today, not tomorrow.Arie: Water is actually, with persuasion, flammable.Kris: Live, love, dream, and be happy.Jessica: All this work for one screw.james: SALE: parachute, used once - small stainBagheera: I'm still learning how to breathe.Brandice: Even teachers must never stop learningJason(PMIYT8,OTPD!) : Boobies shown, I died happy, yaySo Very...Kerry: I have taken, now I give.Beau How did I pull this off?Katiebug: Oh I'll think about that tomorrow.Sam: I'm going to be a DaddyDina Marie: It's the story of my life.....Dawn~ Taking one day at a time.......Kim - Mother, wife, complete happily ever afterileana: expect the unexpected; it WILL happenVicki: I live my life for me.Paloma: Living the life of my dreams.Michelle: Happiness is easier than I thought.Shannon: Living though words that are writtenpirate J: That bitch, she broke my heart.pirate j: dumb funny, mother metaphorical fucker.pirate j: I love life beyond any reason.Miles - Arrived, tried to be happy, disappearedSA: Born to live, live to die.Handsome Duke: She lived with a virgin fatherjami - subcutaneous structure served no purpose herejesica - fuck jami, you cut my facemiranda - nevermind the blood in your sinkXtine - Weak minded die at my feet.doug- walked with many, seen so fewprissy miss chrissy - lather, rinse, repeat. (lather, rinse, repeat.)prophetic jerk so able - Wages of sin: Hungover, dreadfully ill.autumn-love like lightning, break like thunder.abe- searching, and finding it in me.phil - i'm the captain of my soulrockie- was lost, but now am found.Candice-Heart of Lion,Soul of CubJanet~ STRONG MINDED, weak hearted..getting betterphilly phil - going out with bang like Hemingwayxochitl - My happily ever after is now.ms. purity - I am a symphony of contradictions

Monday, June 25, 2007

It's one of those rare moments in life where I feel everything is exactly like it should be. I take a look inward and realize life has been good to me.

~ In addition to doing weights and the elliptical machine, I have started jogging during my lunch break. I am averaging between 2 to 3 miles a day and when I'm not incredibly sore, I feel like I am on top of the world.

~ I am over half way done with knitting the baby blanket. Pictures are sure to come. I hope the baby enjoys it and on those chilly autumn days, is happily warmed in it.

~ I am enjoying the summer as much as possible. Last week alone I went to see the White Sox play and got free tickets to Cirque Shanghai.

~ Since school ended I have been spending much more quality time with the parents, Mike, and Taz. I have been taking naps during a lazy Sunday afternoons, long walks with the mutt, and spending hours at end knitting and reading my Harry Potter book.

~ My last vacation of the summer is in a month! I can't wait for my Miami trip with Rachel and the girls. Being the chica I am, you can be sure I'm going to search for some good Cuban food while I am down there.

I hope you are all enjoying your summer and that your life is equally content as as mine.

Sunday, June 24, 2007

Tears fall like rain for soldiersKept prisoner by a call to duty for liesHolding the brunt of the war behind their eyes Nightly fighting nightmares laced with sounds of baby criesNighmares that their friend has died...and died all over again

My heart cries out for these soldiersMost are young, inexperienced, and Have unwillingly became the martyr for their governmentWho sacrificed their lives just to get ahead And lead them astray amid gunfireA government that will have forgotten themMinutes after the blood and tears have been shed Minutes after their Purple hearts of lead and muscles of fury used to bring forthDemocracy...Democracy which has long set sail to prevailto brainwash the meakto break down their fleets and bring forth oil

These young soldiers did not enlist for thisLives amissEven If they survive will they ever truly mend?Truth is many of their souls are lost never to be found againSacrifice scars their blackened facesEyes fill with loss of life and destructionBullets and bombs torn through hearts leaves families in mourningSons and daughter taken without warningWho would have known the consequences of swearing allegiance to the flag?The consequences...of freedom?

Monday, June 11, 2007

Over the last 3 weeks I have spent over 70 hours researching for and writing my final paper, which I am happy to report that I am finishing the final touches on. At 23 pages long (not including references, title page, or appendixes), I have poured my heart and soul into it.

I always knew I had a passion for education. Always knew I wanted to make the world a better place...but this paper on public school funding released emotions I never knew I had. At times doing the research I was infuriated at the vast differences I found between the rich and poor, at times I wanted to cry because I saw myself, my family, and friends in so many of the stories and studies I read. I feel like a wool has been lifted off my eyes allowing me to conceptualize the inequalities in education...but in it's place...a weight has been placed on my chest. I feel helpless to change it...

If anyone is interested in reading my paper, just let me know. I will be happy to spread the knowledge to the masses.

tea cup wisdom

"It requires all Americans to realize that your dreams do not have to come at the expense of my dreams; that investing in the health, welfare and education of black and brown and white children will ultimately help all of America prosper." ~ Barack Obama